KB's SelfPubEmpire

Bonus 04: Audible's New Royalty Model — What Every Self-Published Author Needs to Know Audible just flipped the switch. On May 26th, 2026, ACX officially opened enrollment for a brand new royalty model — and by December 31st, the old system goes away entirely. In this bonus episode, I break down everything self-published authors need to know: • The new royalty rates — 50% exclusive (up from 40...

Hey everyone, it’s KB here with a quick rundown of our latest bonus episode: **“How AI Can Be Your Secret Accelerator – Deeper Proofreading and Editing Without the Headache.”** In this fast-paced bonus episode, I share exactly how I’m using artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to take my self-published books to the next level. I explain why no author is great at proofreading their own w...

This premiere episode of Season 2 encourages aspiring self-publishers to take action in 2026, highlighting the newly updated KDP Starter Guide and its five-step blueprint for launching a book on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. The host reflects on an eighteen-month hiatus, discusses advances in AI, Virtual Voice, and Discord communities, and teases future episodes with deeper tactical advice. P...

In this bonus episode of KB’s Self Pub Empire, KB shares insights from attending Adepticon, a major tabletop gaming convention, and reflects on the power of capturing live experiences through podcasting. He highlights the Poorhammer podcast as a standout example of creators recording authentic, on-the-ground content that taps directly into community energy—specifically their live “Adepticon Hot Ta...

This bonus episode of KB’s Self Pub Empire serves as an energetic teaser for the upcoming Season 2 of the podcast. KB reflects on Season 1, which focused on foundational steps of self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing, including setup, formatting, cover design, pricing, publishing, and basic marketing. Looking ahead, Season 2 will shift toward scaling and monetization—helping authors tur...

🖋️📚 Unlock Your Self-Publishing Potential with Discord! 🚀✨ From connecting with fans to discovering invaluable resources, Discord is your ultimate community hub. Ready to take your book to the next level? Learn how to create your own Discord server! 💬👇  - Discord offers authors a new way to connect with their fan base. - Initially for gamers, Discord now serves various communities with 140 mi...

🎧✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with Amazon Virtual Voice! Easily create your own audiobooks and bring stories to life. 📚🔥 Ready to turn words into magic? Start now! 👉 - **Amazon virtual voice service**: Still in Beta, now over 40,000 AI-narrated books since November 2023. - **Mixed reactions**: Critics argue it eliminates human narrators; supporters see benefits for self-publishing. -...

📚✨ Exciting News! We have the incredible Brian King joining us on the show to dive into his thrilling LitRPG series, Death and the Sword Saint! 🗡️📖 His third book just dropped in January and is already making waves on Amazon! 🌊 #LitRPG #NewRelease #AuthorInterview #BookLovers 📚💡 - Brian King discusses his LitRPG series, Death and the Sword Saint. - The third book in the series was released i...

📚✨ Ready to publish your print book as an eBook? Here's your step-by-step guide! 🖥️➡️📝 Part 3 of my KDP series! Time to turn your manuscript into a masterpiece ✨📖 #AuthorLife #PublishingJourney #self-publishing 🌟🖋️ - Ensure the print version is ready and in an acceptable format (DOCX, HTML, RTF, plain text). - Download Kindle Create to convert, edit, and preview your document. - Format w...

🚀✨ Dive into the world of self-publishing with me! 📚 Hear about my journey in creating eye-catching book covers 🎨 and why getting your artwork ready for KDP is key! 🔑 Not the best artist? No worries, I share tips on placing images & designing stunning graphics. 🎆💡Check out the latest episode! 🎙️🔗#SelfPublishing #BookCovers #KDP #AuthorLife #CreativeJourney - Hear about self-publishing...

🔙✨ Welcome back, everyone! I'm thrilled to dive into the exciting world of publishing once again. 📚 This time, you'll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how a book gets published. 🚀 - Discusses the process of publishing a book, specifically Peering in the Darkness. - Steps include manuscript formatting, KDP Bookshelf entry, setting details, and creating a book cover. - Manuscri...

Don’t have a website? Your KDP author central page can serve as your professional front in the vast Amazon marketplace. According to Kindlepreneur.com, authors who actively update and maintain their author pages have seen an increase in both book visibility and sales. This isn't just about putting a face to a name; it’s about creating an inviting space for readers to learn more about you and y...

📚✨ Dive into the captivating world of LitRPG and embark on an epic adventure where pages come to life with levels, stats, and quest lines! 🎮💫 Join the journey today and level up your reading experience! #LitRPG #Authors Today we’re talking about the book genre called Literary Role-Playing Games or LitRPG. In this genre you delve into a realm where every turn of the page immerses you deeper int...

🌟Unlocking the secrets of success with #ThinkAndGrowRich 💡 Embracing the power of mindset, persistence, and vision ✨ What's your favorite lesson from this transformative read? Share below! 📚 #InspiredToAchieve #NapoleonHillWisdom In a world where over one million books are published annually in the United States alone, standing out as a self-publishing author requires not just creativity b...

Stand out in the world of self-publishing with Amazon's A+ content feature on KDP! 📚✨ Capture your readers' attention from the first glance and boost sales with enhanced visuals and engaging text. Are you ready to shine in the crowded marketplace? Let's get you’re A+ content game strong! 💪🌟 #AContent #SelfPublishingSuccess With Amazon's A+ content feature on Kindle Direct Publi...

📚✨ Ready to level up your self-publishing game? Check out these tips on creating an imprint for a strong book branding strategy! 🌟💡Let's build a unique brand identity for your books together! #SelfPublishingTips #ImprintBranding #BookMarketing

🕵️‍♂️💼 Have you heard about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)? 🤔 It's the new requirement for small business owners from the Federal financial crimes enforcement network! Why isn't anyone talking about this? 🤷‍♂️ Stay informed and take action! 🚨

🎙️ Ready to amplify your voice? 🚀 Dive into the world of YouTube podcasting today and share your message with the world! 🌟 Unlock your potential and connect with listeners beyond boundaries. 🎧 Google podcasting is moving to YouTube podcasts which show up in YouTube music . Similar to creating a video playlist, the main differences being that it can consume an RSS feed and that setting up your p...

📚 Ready to unleash your book into the literary world? 🚀 Learn how to get your masterpiece on 99% of book outlets with this podcast! 💪 Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is great, but it’s not the only game in town! To truly add more creative and distribution control, you may want to branch out to an ebook publishing aggregator for indie and self-publishing needs! ✨ The secret of getting ahe...

📚✨ Ready to make your mark as Amazon's Next Bestseller? 🌟 Dive into the world of self-publishing with KDP and turn your ideas into page-turning stories! 🚀💻 Learn from my nearly ten years of publishing ebooks and print books online. I will cover the basics to get you started quickly with independent publishing and help you eliminate fears of jumping getting that book inside out to the univ...

🌟✨ Calling all creators! 🚀 Elevate your projects with Project Management Light. ⚡️ Get organized, get creative, and get things done! 💪 Aristotle wrote “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” Check out the show notes!

🌟 Top Ten Reasons You Need A Website 🌐💼 Stand out in the online world, boost credibility, reach new customers, and more! 💡 Ready to take your business to the next level? Start today! Gary Vaynerchuk said famously “When we launched the WineLibrary website in 1996, I didn’t even own a computer yet. I just understood that there was an opportunity here to market in a different way.” Check out the...

🎧💥 Unlock the secret to reach 90% of listeners with these 7 insanely simple strategies! 🔥 Don't miss out on growing your podcast audience! 51% of podcast listeners have a household income of at least $75,000. On top of that 61% of podcast listeners have a 4-year college degree. In comparison, only 44% of the entire population has a 4-year degree. Podcasting is a huge opportunity compared to...

🧠✨ Ready to kickstart your creative journey? Dive into Psychology's top tips for unleashing your creativity part 2! 🚀💡 Last episode we started with seven thought provoking tips on how to get started on your creative work! We’ll round out this two-part series with another seven and some bonus material on Motivation versus Discipline. Check out the show notes!

🧠✨ Want to kickstart your creative projects? 💡 Dive into Psychology's Top Tips for starting your journey! Let’s start with seven thought provoking tips on how to get started on your creative work! Check out the show notes!